She was sent to serve the crown. She ended up kneeling before the cursed king. When Bella DuPont enters the iron-clad palace to repay her father's debt, she expects hard labor-not the burning gaze of the beast chained beneath the throne. King Arnaud, once a fierce ruler, is now locked away by a venomous queen, bound by gears, sorcery, and betrayal. His monstrous form is feared by all... except the curious servant who dares to touch him. Drawn into his shadows, Bella begins to unravel more than the palace's secrets. She explores forbidden chambers, trades innocence for pleasure, and ignites a fire that could bring the monarchy to its knees. But Queen Regine doesn't share. And in this clockwork kingdom, every desire has a cost. In this dark steampunk romance, passion is power, trust is dangerous, and surrender may be the only way out.

"She touched the beast they locked away-and now he'll burn the world for her."

🔥 Content Warning: This book contains graphic sexual content, kink, BDSM elements, a morally grey beast-hero, power imbalances, and a heroine who learns to take control of her pleasure. Intended for mature readers 18+.